BASF Corporation
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Agricultural Products Group
BASF Corporation: 1 (800) 832-HELP
P.O.Box 13528,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 CHEMTREC: 1 (800) 424-9300
(919) 547-2000
Product No.: 58A035 Pendulum AquaCap鈩?
Date Prepared: 8/14/2002 Date Revised:
SECTION I
Trade Name: Pendulum AquaCap鈩?
Chemical Name: N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzenamine
Synonyms: Pendimethalin CS 455 G/L;BAS 455 H, AC 92 Formula: C13 H19 N3 O4
,553, Pendimethalin CS, Prowl H20, Pendulum 3.8
CS
Chemical Family: Dinitroaniline Mol Wt: 281.3
SECTION II - INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT CAS NO. % PEL/TLV - SOURCE
*Pendimethalin 40487-42-1 38.7 3 mg/m3 [BASF recommended]
*Ethylene dichloride 107-06-2 (0.42) 1 ppm (TWA) [OSHA]
2 ppm (STEL) [OSHA]
Inerts N/A 61.3 None established
SARA Title III Section 313: *Listed
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING/MELTING POINT@760mm Hg: N/D pH: 7 - 9 (neat formulation)
VAPOR PRESSURE mmHg @ 20潞C: N/D
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OR BULK DENSITY: 1.165 - 1.185 g/mL 9.71 - 9.88 lb/gal
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: N/D
APPEARANCE: Orange-yellow opaque liquid ODOR: Woody INTENSITY: Mild
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (TEST METHOD): N/D (Aqueous) AUTOIGNITION TEMP: N/D
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR (% BY VOL): LOWER: N/D UPPER: N/D
NFPA 704 HAZARD CODES
FLAMMABLE: 1 INSTABILITY: 0 OTHER: N/R
HEALTH: 1
NFPA 30 STORAGE CLASSIFICATION: N/R
EXTINGUISHING Use water fog, foam, CO(2), or dry chemical extinguishing media.
MEDIUM
SPECIAL Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turnout gear.
FIREFIGHTING
PROCEDURES
UNUSUAL FIRE None known.
EXPLOSION
HAZARDS
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SELECT ACRONYM KEY
N/A - Not available; N/D - Not determined; N/R - Not rated; N/E - Not established
SECTION V - HEALTH DATA
TOXICOLOGICAL TEST DATA:
Data for formulated product:
Rat, Oral LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Rat, Dermal LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Rat, Inhalation LC50 (4 hr) > 5.2 mg/L
Rat, Inhalation LC50 (1 hr calculated) > 20.8 mg/L
Rabbit, Eye Irritation - Non- to slightly irritating
Rabbit, Skin Irritation - Non- to slightly irritating
Guinea pig, Dermal Sensitizer - Not a sensitizer
The US EPA has classified pendimethalin an oncogenicity rating of "low c" (possible human carcinogen).
A marked depression in body weight gain and statistically significant increase in benign thyroid proliferative lesions
were observed at the highest dose tested (5000 ppm) in the lifetime (24 month) rat study.
OSHA, NTP, or IARC Carcinogen: Ethylene dichloride listed - IARC - Possibly carcinogenic to humans; NTP -
Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
See Product Label and Directions For Use for additional precautionary statements.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Wash toroughly with soap and water after handling.
Existing medical conditions aggravated by this product:
None known.
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
after first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able
to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything to
an unconscious person.
If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison
control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration,
preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Note to physician: There is no specific antidote for exposure to this material.
Note: Pendimethalin is a strongly orange-red compound - virtually an aniline dye. Cases have been described of
orange-yellow coloration of urine following heavy exposure of workers to the dust of pendimethalin. Despite its
structure as both a nitro-compound and aromatic amine, exposure to pendimethalin is NOT associated with
methemoglobinemia.
Note: Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for
treatment.
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable. Do not store below 15潞F.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Store in original container in cool,dry, well ventilated place away from ignition
sources, heat or flame.
CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY: Oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Including but not limited to oxides of carbon and nitrogen
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Does not polymerize.
CORROSIVE TO METAL: Mild steel and bras OXIDIZER: No
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SECTION VII - PERSONAL PROTECTION
PESTICIDE APPLICATORS & WORKERS must refer to the Product Label and Directions For Use
attached to the product for Agricultural Use Requirements in accordance with the EPA Worker
Protection Standard 40 CFR part 170.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING, COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING
WORKERS:
Respiratory Protection:
Supplied air respirators should be worn if large quantities of mist/dust are generated or prolonged exposure
possible.
Eye Protection:
Chemical goggles when respirator does not provide eye protection.
Protective Clothing:
Chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing as necessary to prevent skin contact.
Ventilation:
Whenever possible, engineering controls should be used to minimize the need for personal protective
equipment.
SECTION VIII - ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY DATA
Data for the formulated product:
Honeybee, 48hr Oral LD50 > 86.4 ug/bee
Honeybee, 48hr Contact LD50 > 100 ug/bee
Based on the active ingredient this product will likely be very toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, and algae.
SARA 311/312 REPORTING
FIRE: N PRESSURE: N REACTIVITY: N ACUTE: Y CHRONIC: N TPQ(lbs): N/R
SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES:
In case of large scale spillage of this product, avoid contact, isolate area and keep out animals and unprotected
persons. Call CHEMTREC (800 424-9300) or BASF Corporation (800 832-HELP). For a small spill, wear personal
protective equipment as specified on the label.
FOR A LIQUID SPILL: Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand, earth , etc.) and transfer the liquid and
solid diking materials to separate containers for disposal.
FOR A SOLID SPILL: Sweep solid into a drum for re-use or disposal. Remove personal protective equipment
and decontaminate it prior to re-use.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SUPERFUND: No RQ(lbs): None
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Wastes resulting from this product may be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mix or rinsate is a violation of
federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of according to label instructions, contact the state agency
responsible for pesticide regulation or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for
guidance.
HAZARDOUS WASTE 40CFR261: No HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: None
CONTAINER DISPOSAL:
FOR PLASTIC CONTAINERS: Triple rinse (or equivalent) and add rinsate to the spray tank. Then offer for
recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or if allowed by state
and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
FOR BULK CONTAINERS: Reusable containers should be returned to the point of purchase for cleaning and re-
filling.
FOR MINIBULK CONTAINERS: Clean all tanks on an approved loading pad so rinsate can be collected and
mixed into the spray solution or into a dedicated tank. Using a high pressure sprayer, rinse several times with
small volumes of water to minimize rinsate.
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SECTION IX - SHIPPING DATA - PACKAGE AND BULK
D.O.T. PROPER SHIPPING NAME (49CFR172.101-102): HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
(49CFR CERCLA LIST):
Less than 2452 gal - None
> 2452 gal - Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, N.O.S. None
RQ(lbs): None
D.O.T. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION (CFR 172.101-102):
PRIMARY SECONDARY
None
Less than 2452 gal - None >2452 gal - 9
D.O.T. LABELS REQUIRED (49CFR172.101-102): D.O.T. PLACARDS POISON CONSTITUENT
REQUIRED (CFR172.504): (49CFR172.203(K)):
Less than 2452 gal - None >2452 gal - 9 Less than 2452 gal - None None
>2452 gal - 9
BILL OF LADING DESCRIPTION
Not regulated by the Department of Transportation in package sizes of less than 2452 gallons.
Equal to or greater than 2452 gal - RQ, Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, N.O.S. (ethylene
dichloride), 9, UN 3082, PG III, ERG 171
CC NO.: Not applicable UN/NA CODE: UN 3082
DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT: WHILE THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH AND BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, IT IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR GUIDANCE
ONLY. BECAUSE MANY FACTORS MAY AFFECT PROCESSING OR APPLICATION/USE, WE RECOMMEND
THAT YOU MAKE TESTS TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF A PRODUCT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE PRIOR TO USE. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE REGARDING
PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION SET FORTH, OR THAT THE PRODUCTS,
DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION MAY BE USED WITHOUT INFRINGING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS OF OTHERS. IN NO CASE SHALL THE DESCRIPTIONS, INFORMATION, DATA OR DESIGNS
PROVIDED BE CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. FURTHER, YOU
EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE DESCRIPTIONS, DESIGNS, DATA, AND INFORMATION
FURNISHED BY BASF HEREUNDER ARE GIVEN GRATIS AND BASF ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION OR
LIABILITY FOR THE DESCRIPTION, DESIGNS, DATA AND INFORMATION GIVEN OR RESULTS OBTAINED,
ALL SUCH BEING GIVEN AND ACCEPTED AT YOUR RISK.
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